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Former North Chicago mayor earns honorary street sign

Former North Chicago Mayor Bette Thomas, who left office in 2005 after four years peppered by political controversy, will soon see her name on a honorary street sign.

High-ranking officer leaves sheriff’s department

One of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office’s veteran police officers has left the department, according to the Chicago Tribune.

North Chicago alderman involved in ‘unfortunate’ incident

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North Chicago 3rd Ward Alderman Carl Evans has been charged in a dNortomestic disturbance that occurred at his home this week in the 2200 block of Seymour Ave.

Bulletin Board

Thursday, May 23: Special Education District of Lake County: Executive Board meets 1:30 p.m., 18160 Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake.

Waukegan passes $129M appropriations ordinance

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Delayed by the mayoral election, the city’s $129 million appropriations ordinance was passed Monday, May 20, with slight alterations crafted by Mayor Wayne Motley, including a proposal for a $10 million bond issue to address infrastructure improvements

Police video of interview with Stolberg played in court

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Jurors got to hear a Vernon Hills man use his own words to describe the struggle that led up to his wife’s death.

Talk of the County

Please explain: This is to the people who called in concerning property tax increases. I would like to see a response in the TOTC from the assessors across Lake County in simple language that seniors and the general public can understand.

Co-worker: Ealy denied killing ex-Burger King boss

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James Ealy reacted strangely when asked about the strangulation of his former boss at a Lindenhurst Burger King restaurant, a co-worker testified at his murder trial Wednesday, May 22.

Gurnee police receive traffic enforcement honors

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The Gurnee Police Department and village trustees honored 12 police officers Monday night, May 20, by awarding them traffic enforcement awards for the past year.

Missing 74-year-old Lake Villa woman found safe

An elderly Lake County woman who went missing Tuesday afternoon after she was involved in an auto accident in Glencoe has been found, authorities announced early Wednesday.

Antioch Rescue terminates service to village

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Antioch village officials were blindsided Monday night, May 20, when Antioch Rescue Squad rejected a six-month contract extension to provide ambulance service for the village.

Talk of the County

Check the coaches: Parents, if your children are in sports, especially football, you should know who your coaches are and you should do a background check on them to see if they have an arrest record.

Bulletin Board

Wednesday, May 22: Lake County Board of Health meets 6 p.m., 3010 Grand Ave., Waukegan.

Grayslake North High student named Just Scholarship winner

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Brenden Moore of Lake Villa, who attended Grayslake North High School, has been named the 46th recipient of the F. Ward Just Foundation scholarship.

Memorials honor members of Fox Lake Volunteer Fire Department

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More than a century of history was on display Sunday, May 19, as current and retired members of the Fox Lake Volunteer Fire Department helped dedicate a set of memorials at the department’s ancestral Washington Street home.

Police Beat

Dana H. Corchin, 22, of 347 Haddon Circle, Vernon Hills, was charged with possession of a controlled substance after police allegedly found heroin in her car while responding to a suspicious vehicle report.